Telecoms Technician

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Wood is recruiting for an offshore Telecoms Technician on an International Contractor basis, to join our team on an FPSO located in the East Mediterrenean Sea.

If you would like to play a key role in helping to secure the energy security of the region in a varied and exciting role offshore, then this could be the one for you.

Our client are operating 2 fields, located Offshore East Mediterranean Sea, the operation of the fields is undertaken using a newly-build, spread-moored gas FPSO unit to process gas and associated liquids from subsea wells. Dry pipeline spec gas is produced and piped through a gas export line to an onshore facility in East Mediterranean while the recoverable liquids (light Oil and Condensate) is tandem offloaded into tankers from the FPSO. 

Wood are providing the Core Operations, Maintenance and Marine Teams onboard the vessel

Due to working visa requirements and the operating standards in the region we have a strong preference for candidates with experience of working in the North Sea along with previous international offshore oil & gas experience.

Location: Eastern Mediterranean Sea. 

Rotation / Work Pattern: 4 weeks on / 4 weeks off.

Typical responsibilities:

Focusing on planned preventative, remedial and breakdown maintenance in accordance with company’s maintenance management system; 

• Reporting to Maintenance Team Lead 
• Respond to breakdowns in a timely manner and carry out and apply effective fault finding and investigation techniques 
• Complete preventative and remedial maintenance in accordance with TMax schedule and work instructions, with emphasis on safety critical activities 
• Participation in ensuring that preservation activities are completed to a high standard to make sure that equipment is ready to operate when on location with minimal delay 
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic checks on all platform equipment, ensuring any repairs are addressed promptly 
• Carry out and participate in Root Cause Analysis to improve equipment reliability 
• Ensure comprehensive work history is recorded in TMax and any follow up work and material required is identified 
• Install telecoms and IT equipment in liaison with company IS Department 
• Carry out Radio Operator duties where required 
• Responsible for Portable Appliance Testing (PAT) all IT equipment, telecoms test equipment, entertainment equipment 
• Ensure comprehensive records and logs are maintained and effective handovers are carried out at shift and crew change 
• Identify and propose ideas and solutions that will increase efficiency in cost or time without loss of integrity and present idea(s) to relevant management 
• Support and improve team performance by sharing knowledge and best practices. 
• Report immediately any identified unsafe acts or conditions using the company’s procedures, e.g. STOP, Near Miss Report, Unsafe Condition Report, HART card, etc. 
• Maintain effective communication with all work colleagues at all levels 
• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of relevant legislation and be able to apply it in the workplace 

What makes you remarkable?

Essential requirements for role: 

• Recognised Apprenticeship or equivalent 
• Telecoms qualification
• Previous Offshore Experience
• BOSIET & MIST Training 
• GDMSS Restricted 
• CAA License 
• COMPEX Training

Desirable:

• Portable Appliance Testing 
• LV Authorisation in accordance with TLM 015 
• TMax Training 
• Maximo 7.5 WMS Training 

Wood is a global leader in consulting and engineering, helping to unlock solutions to critical challenges in energy and materials markets. We provide consulting, projects and operations solutions in 60 countries, employing around 35,000 people. www.woodplc.com

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